Loco (David Lee Murphy song) explained

Loco
Cover:Loco DLM.jpg
Type:single
Artist:David Lee Murphy
Album:Tryin' to Get There
Released:January 5, 2004
Genre:Country
Length:3:07
Label:Audium/Koch
Producer:David Lee Murphy
Kim Tribble
Prev Title:We Can't All Be Angels
Prev Year:1998
Next Title:Inspiration
Next Year:2004

"Loco" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist David Lee Murphy. It was released in January 2004 as the first single from Murphy's album, Tryin' to Get There. The song reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in July 2004.[1] It was also Murphy's first entry on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 44.[2] The song was written by Murphy and Kim Tribble.

Critical reception

Deborah Evans Price, of Billboard magazine reviewed the song favorably, calling it a "frisky, uptempo number about the joys about being a little bit crazy." She goes on to say that "saucy fiddle and infectious lead-guitar work add spice to this fun tune." She praises Murphy, stating that he remains an "engaging vocalist who knows how to put just the right touch on a light-hearted lyric."[3]

Chart performance

"Loco" debuted at number 59 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of January 17, 2004.

Year-end charts

Notes and References

  1. David Lee Murphy Hot Country Songs Chart History
  2. David Lee Murphy Hot 100 Chart History
  3. Billboard, January 17, 2004
  4. Web site: Best of 2004: Country Songs . . . 2004. July 11, 2012.